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Which lens is right for me?

PolarPhoto Technology

The best of both worlds, the Polar-Photo lens combines Polarized and Photochromic technology.

Their Polarization eliminates reflected glare and sharpens details, allowing you to see through bright light, reflections and ambient haze that’s produced by bouncing light.

Their Photochromic properties constantly adapt to light conditions so you don’t have to.

UV protection: 100% (UV400)

Polarized Technology

RYDERS Polarized lenses eliminate reflected glare and sharpen details, allowing you to see through bright light, reflections and ambient haze that’s produced by bouncing light. All RYDERS Polarized lenses include our premium Anti-Reflective coating to provide maximum UV protection from light that bounces off the back of the lens and into your eye—a common hazard in bright conditions.

UV protection: 100% (UV400)

veloPOLAR™ Technology – part of the antiFOG collection

The RYDERS veloPOLAR™ lens is fine-tuned to give road cyclists the benefits of a polarized lens without the compromises, filtering out the blinding part of glare without hiding a slippery surface or blacking out an LCD screen. It minimizes optical anomalies that are associated with traditional polarized lenses and utilizes RYDERS antiFOG technology.

UV protection: 100% (UV400)

Photochromic Technology

When the light changes, the tint changes. RYDERS Photochromic lenses adapt to light conditions so you don’t have to. Most other photochromic lenses are simply dipped in photosensitive material. Ours are injected, meaning the active layer is embedded within the lens material. The result is a longer lasting lens that is less susceptible to damage.

UV protection: 100% (UV400)

Photochromic antiFOG Technology

Photochromic antiFOG lenses are identical to our Photochromic lenses in their ability to automatically adapt to light conditions, but they have the added benefits of RYDERS antiFOG. Most other photochromic lenses are simply dipped in photosensitive material. Ours are injected, meaning the active layer is embedded within the lens material. The result is a longer lasting lens that is less susceptible to damage.

The back of the lens has a military-grade antiFOG layer that resists fogging, even in extremely demanding conditions. It‘s permanent and washable so unlike other available fog-resistant treatments, you can clean the lens without the risk of removing its fog-fighting properties.

The front of the lens needs to overcome an entirely different set of challenges than the back of the lens so it only makes sense that the front is treated independently. The Hydrophobic layer sheds water, leaving a clear view that’s free from large droplets and water marks.

UV protection: 100% (UV400)

antiFOG Technology

The back of the lens has a military-grade antiFOG layer that resists fogging, even in extremely demanding conditions. It‘s permanent and washable so unlike other available fog-resistant treatments, you can clean the lens without the risk of removing its fog-fighting properties.

The front of the lens needs to overcome an entirely different set of challenges than the back of the lens so it only makes sense that the front is treated independently. The Hydrophobic layer sheds water, leaving a clear view that’s free from large droplets and water marks.

UV protection: 100% (UV400)

PolarPhoto Grey

Designed for medium to very bright conditions, the PolarPhoto Grey lens provides a neutral colour shift while blocking glare and constantly adapting to its surroundings.

Polarized Grey Gradient

Designed for bright light conditions, the Polarized Grey Gradient lens produces a neutral colour shift and eliminates reflected glare for increased definition. The gradient tint means the lens is a lighter tint at the bottom for more visibility where there is often less light.

veloPOLAR™ antiFOG light grey

Fine-tuned to give road cyclists the benefits of a polarized lens without the compromises, the veloPOLAR™ antiFOG light grey lens is designed for low to medium light conditions on the road. The Light Grey tint mildly reduces brightness with a neutral colour shift.

Standard Grey Gradient

Impact-resistant eye protection that provides a neutral colour shift. Our Grey Gradient lens is designed for medium to bright light conditions. The gradient tint means the lens is a lighter tint at the bottom for more visibility where there is often less light.

veloPOLAR™ antiFOG green

Fine-tuned to give road cyclists the benefits of a polarized lens without the compromises, the veloPOLAR™ antiFOG green lens is designed for bright conditions on the road. The green tint offers a soothing effect with a neutral colour shift.

Polarized Brown Gradient

Designed for bright light conditions, the Polarized Brown Gradient lens reduces haze, enhances green tones and eliminates reflected glare for increased definition. The gradient tint means the lens is a lighter tint at the bottom for more visibility where there is often less light.

veloPOLAR™ antiFOG brown

Fine-tuned to give road cyclists the benefits of a polarized lens without the compromises, the veloPOLAR™ antiFOG brown lens is designed for bright conditions on the road. The brown tint reduces haze and enhances green tones.

Standard Brown Gradient

Impact-resistant eye protection that reduces haze and enhances green tones. Our Brown Gradient lens is designed for medium to sunny light conditions and improves depth perception. The gradient tint means the lens is a lighter tint at the bottom for more visibility where there is often less light.

Standard Orange

Impact-resistant eye protection that brightens details and drastically enhances definition. Our Orange lens is designed for low to medium light conditions and is ideal for improving depth perception in flat light.

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Fit Guide

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HOW TO GET A FOG-RESISTANT FIT

Fogging is one of the most common issues with high performance eyewear. More than anything, fogging problems can be mitigated by choosing glasses that are big enough to allow a significant amount of airflow behind the lens. A snug-fitting pair is much more likely to fog than one that fits correctly. In addition to finding the right size, adjustable nose pads are an excellent anti-fog feature because they allow you to position your eyewear the appropriate distance from your face. If you want the ultimate fog protection, you will combine these tips with our antiFOG lenses.

LENS COVERAGE

Airflow is of critical importance but so is lens coverage. For many, sunlight isn’t the only thing to protect against. Wind, dust and other hazards are considerations for many people—especially those who ride bikes—so please make sure that the lens is big enough to effectively block all of the elements. If you want the best protection, look for a big lens in a frame that draws sufficient airflow across your face, but not so much that the breeze carries in the nasty stuff.

COMFORT

Ultimately, you want to forget you’re wearing them. We encourage you to buy the right pair at an authorized Ryders dealer because the best way to find the right frame is by trying them on. Some people like customizable components such as adjustable nose pads or temple tips (included on select models). They’re not only for comfort and stability, they’re also used to combat fogging because they allow you to angle and position your eyewear the appropriate distance from your face.

HELMET COMPATIBILITY

Visit an authorized Ryders dealer and try on the glasses. Are they comfy? Now that you have your helmet on, are they still comfy? Not everyone buys RYDERS for helmet sports, but if that’s what you’re up to, helmet compatibility is critical.

Find a pair of glasses that won’t give you any interference. Straps and other retention devices should be considered. Airflow is also affected once your helmet is on, so try to make sure that your glasses have adequate breathing room when worn with a helmet. Both airflow and helmet interference problems can be combated with adjustable temple tips. They allow you to angle the frame for ventilation, and can be manually formed around retention devices.

ANTI-SLIP PARTS

All RYDERS TR90 frames have anti-slip, hydrophilic nose pads. If your past experience with eyewear is that they slip down your nose, these pads will make a huge difference. If you want extra stability, look for frames that also have hydrophilic temple tips. For the next level of slip-resistance, choose a model with adjustable components.

SIZING

The sizes listed on this site should help you choose your fit, though it’s difficult if you don’t have a baseline. Unfortunately, eyewear sizing is complicated—it’s not just about frame widths and heights. Lens angles (pantoscopic tilt), width of nose bridge, height of nose bridge and length of temple tips all play important roles in how a product will fit on your face. There is no simple measurement that can be taken to ensure the proper fit. This is why we encourage you to buy the right pair at an authorized Ryders dealer where you can try them on. If this isn’t an option for you, you can look at our sizing and measurements to get a general idea of what might be the right fit.

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Premium coatings and finely tuned tints are just our starting point.

Impact resistant and optically correct, these lenses provide 100% protection from UVA, UVB and UVC rays as well as harmful, high energy light to 400nm. As if that’s not enough, they also have premium hydrophobic and scratch-resistant coatings. This is the standard from which we build all of our more technical lenses, so every Ryders lens has the same technology at its core and the highest standard of quality.

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Lens Features

100% UV400 Protection

All of our lenses block 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC rays and harmful, high energy light to 400nm. These rays are a leading cause of cataracts, skin cancer and wrinkles around the eyes—all great reasons to block them out.

Hydrophobic + Oleophobic Coating

An altogether misleading name, this coating isn't nearly as scared of water as water is of the coating. In fact, water runs away at first contact, leaving clear lines of sight that are free from droplets and water marks. The Oleophobic characteristics repel dirt and grease, making the lenses very easy to clean.

Impact Resistant

All of our lenses are impact resistant, meaning they resist breaking up into dangerous little shards when impacted. If astronauts trust this material to keep their heads from exploding while on a 17,000 mph space walk, you’ll have nothing to worry about on your adventures, no matter how fast you’re going.

Optically Correct

All of our lenses are made by injecting molten polycarbonate into a mold that is specially formed to eliminate distortion. This process makes the lenses optically correct (also referred to as decentred), increasing long-term comfort and minimizing eye fatigue.

Scratch-Resistant Coating

We apply a scratch-resistant coating to all of our lenses. Though this process makes the surface of the lens considerably harder than the base lens material, it’s impossible to make the lenses completely scratch proof (short of making them from diamonds) so please care for them properly as they may still scratch under certain conditions.

Frame Technology

Grilamid TR90

A Swiss technology, this incredible thermoplastic is the material used in all of our sunglasses (with the exception of our metal frames). Its extreme flexibility, durability and light weight make it the perfect material for performance eyewear.

Hydrophilic Nose Pads + Temple Tips

Hydrophilic [anti-slip] nose pads are an important feature to look for in performance eyewear. Hydrophilic temple tips give that extra little bit of grip that can come in handy in many situations. The material we use to make these features is so effective that it actually grips better when it’s wet — exactly when it’s needed.